Indonesia Lifts Ban on Elon Musk’s Grok, Allows Service to Resume After Explicit Content Review

Indonesia has allowed Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot to resume operations after temporarily suspending the service over concerns related to explicit AI-generated images. The decision comes after X Corp provided assurances to Indonesian authorities that stronger safeguards would be implemented to ensure compliance with local laws and content regulations.

The ban, imposed three weeks ago, made Indonesia the first country to block access to the Grok AI tool, citing risks linked to the generation and circulation of pornographic material. According to a statement from the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs, the restoration of services is being carried out on a conditional basis and will remain under strict government supervision.

Authorities confirmed that X Corp submitted a formal written commitment outlining concrete measures to improve the service and prevent misuse. These assurances form the basis for allowing Grok to operate again, though officials stressed that monitoring and evaluation will continue and that the process does not mark the end of regulatory oversight.

Senior ministry official Alexander Sabar stated that the normalization of access depends on ongoing verification of multiple layered controls introduced by X to curb abuse of the chatbot. He emphasized that the government will continuously assess the effectiveness of these measures to ensure public safety and compliance with national standards.

Grok, operated by xAI, has faced scrutiny from regulators in several countries across Europe and Asia, with concerns raised over the generation of sexualized and inappropriate content. Some governments have launched formal inquiries, reflecting growing global pressure on AI platforms to strengthen content moderation and ethical safeguards.

X Corp and xAI did not issue immediate public responses following the announcement. Indonesia’s move highlights the increasing role of governments in regulating artificial intelligence tools while balancing innovation with legal and social responsibilities.